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While those are all gorgeous knives and I certainly wouldn't throw any of them out of my kitchen, I would probably go with either the Anryu hammered or the Masakage Yuki. Keep in mind I am going purely by looks at this point because I have not used these knives. lol That being said, I think those two would be my favorites with the Anryu pulling ahead maybe ever so slightly. But yeah, I would be proud to have any of those lookers hanging on my wall in the kitchen.

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Post subject: Re: Hi everyone! Looking for a new gyuto.

Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:23 pm

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Shay - for you, I'd pick the Masakage Koishi #1. Reason: you mentioned edge retention and it's got an AS core, but it's more money. #2: Yuki 240 (I have the 210 and it's awesome). #3: Anryu Hammered 240. #4:Kono SKD Tsuchime (nice knife, but hard to tell when it might be in stock again).

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Post subject: Re: Hi everyone! Looking for a new gyuto.

Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:00 pm

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"Masakage Koishi #1...it's got an AS core"

Good point, Steve. I like your list, though I might bump the Anryu up one because I love mine.

Shay - the Richmond Damascus is very, very nice. The only think I would do, since you're 6' 6" and probably have larger hands is see if Mark might be willing to swap the handle for a full 3" version. The handle on my sample for the Quick Look video had a 2 3/4" handle circumference, measured at the ferrule/wood junction. It's a little undersized for the knife IMO. I've handled other knives from Mark with the same type of handle that was a full 3" in circumference, so Isaiah does make them in different sizes. My reference Wa handle size for Gyutos is 3" - based on measuring dozens of knives from different makers.

Same on the Kikuichi - the handle is a little undersized. My gut feeling is that the Kikuichi might be too light for your tastes. Maybe Melampus might weigh in here when he comes up for some air during his busy season. I think Mel might also have an Anryu Hammered Gyuto, so he can give his perspective on that as well.

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